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Lead Digitizer — William and Lynda Steere Herbarium
The Lead Digitizer will facilitate the digitization of bryophyte and lichen herbarium specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) as part of a multi-institutional NSF-funded project: Digitization TCN: Collaborative Research: Building a Global Consortium of Bryophytes and Lichens: Keystones of Cryptobiotic Communities.
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution. The New York Botanical Garden is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and further recognizes that diversity in our workforce fosters excellence in our mission of advocating for the plants of the world. Leveraging the strong foundation of existing policies and practices, NYBG will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through a number of institutional initiatives presented through this plan. Our aspiration is to continue to cultivate a workforce and institution that is as diverse as the communities we serve and the audiences we engage.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the effort to barcode, image, and transcribe collection data for 200,000 NYBG bryophyte and 50,000 lichen herbarium specimens collected worldwide.
- Supervise and assist in training interns and volunteers who barcode, image, and/or transcribe specimen data at NYBG for this project.
- Georeference NYBG bryophyte and lichen specimens.Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree required.
- Experience with herbarium specimen data capture and imaging procedures required, experience with packeted specimens a plus.
- Experience with specimen databases and digital photography is required.
- Familiarity with rules of botanical nomenclature.
- Familiarity with herbarium procedures.
- Must be able to work closely with others as part of a team (and be able to communicate effectively while working remotely)
- Familiarity with world geography.
- Understanding of written Spanish, Portuguese or other languages in addition to English, a plus.
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If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.